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SD55 LXA

2005 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,035 mi
Last recorded124,035 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 LXA
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 6 Oct 2020 124,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 28 Sep 2020 123,863 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine OIL PIPE ON OIL COOLER IS LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component LEAKING FROM GATOR (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component LEAKING FROM GATOR (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 119,631 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 119,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected both (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,074 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,025 miles

Central Outer Body has slight corrosion sill skin holed and corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 107,025 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty inop and front broken. (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Outer Body has slight corrosion sill skin holed and corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 105,348 miles

n.s sill corroded

rear silencer mountings perished

Fail 24 Jun 2016 105,348 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn at edges [o/s/f worst]

n.s sill corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear silencer mountings perished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 104,843 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front drop link bushes split

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

rear tyres cracking at tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 104,843 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front drop link bushes split

o/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,186 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 85,519 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre,sidewalls cracked/perished

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,655 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2011 72,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

front discs worn on inner surface

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,284 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,302 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,302 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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SD55 LXA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD55 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD55 LXA is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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